Third Generation


14. Francis Marion (Frank) Slaton2,3,4,6,25,26 was born on 31 January 1843 in Stokes County or Polk County, North Carolina. He appeared in the census in 1850 in Jefferson County, Tennessee. Francis 7 m w NC. His name was really listed as Rebecca (male). I have taken the liberty of "correcting the census entry because the enumerator swapped his name and the name of his mother, even though the rest of the information about each of them was listed correctly.

He appeared in the census in 1860 in Jefferson County, Tennessee. F.M. 17 m w laborer TN attended school (he was really born in North Carolina).

Frank appeared in the census in 1880 in Jefferson County, Tennessee. Dist. 2, Jefferson County, TN, 14 June 1880, p.494, dwelling number 146, family number 146, Sleydon F.M. 37 self w m farmer TN TN NC, M. 25 wife w f keeping house NC NC NC, Rebecca 9 dau w m TN NC NC, A. 7 dau w f TN NC NC, S. 5 dau w f TN NC NC, Thomas 4 son w m TN NC NC, M. 1 dau w f TN NC NC, Reneau William 25 m w hired hand TN TN TN He appeared in the census in 1900 in Jefferson County, Tennessee. Dist. 2, Jefferson County, Tennessee, 8 & 9 Jun 1900; p.18b, dwelling number 91, family number 91; Slaton Francis M. 57 head w m30 w Jan 1843 farmer NC VA NC; Mary A. 47 wife f m30 w Oct 1852 TN TN TN 12 children, 10 living; Sarah F. 26 dau f s w May 1875 TN NC TN; John T. 24 son m s w Feb 1976 TN NC TN; Martha P. 20 dau f s w Apr 1880 TN NC TN; Walker P. 18 son m s w Mar 1882 TN NC TN; Joseph P. 16 son m s w May 1884 TN NC TN; Mary J. 13 dau f s w May 1886 TN NC TN; Ann L. 8 dau f s w Feb 1892 TN NC TN.

He appeared in the census in 1910 in Jefferson County, Tennessee. Dist. 1, Enumeration Distict 65, Jefferson County, Tennessee, 26 Apr 1910; p.23a, dwelling number 158, family number 165; Slaton Frank M. 67 head m m1-42 w farmer NC VA TN; Mary A. 58 wife f m1-42 w TN TN TN 12 children, 2 living; Parlee 30 dau TN NC TN; Laura 17 dau TN NC TN; Free Eva 13 Gdau TN TN TN; Ollie P. 9 Gdau TN TN TN.

Frank died on 10 April 1919 at the age of 76 in Jefferson County, Tennessee.27 Tennessee Death Index: SLATON Francis M. 76 1919 Jefferson #354

Jefferson County Vital Statistics: Slaton, Francis M. age 76 b. NC fa Thomas Slaton (VA) mo Rebecca George (NC) d. 1919 #354 He was buried about 12 April 1919 at Shady Grove Cemetery in Jefferson County, Tennessee. Frank Slaton was a Civil War soldier. According to "The Nichols Book", he fought on the Union side. His tombstone gives Co C. 9th Tenn Cav.

Military Record:

Francis M. Slaten Priv, Capt Rutherford's Co., 9 Reg't Tenn. Cav. Age 20 years. Appears on Company Muster-in Roll of the organization named above. Roll dated Camp Nelson, Ky; Aug 15, 1863. Muster-in to date Aug 15, 1863. Joined for duty and enrolled: When Jun 12, 1863. Where Camp Nelson, Ky. Period 3 years.

Francis M. Slaten Priv, Co. C, 9 Reg't Tennessee Cavalry. Appears on Company Muster Roll for Jan & Feb, 1864. Present or absent: Present.

Francis M. Slaten Priv, Co. C, 9 Reg't Tennessee Cavalry. Appears on Company Muster Roll for Mar & Apr, 1864. Present or absent: Present.

Francis M. Slaten Priv, Co. C, 9 Reg't Tennessee Cavalry. Appears on Company Muster Roll for May & Jun, 1864. Present or absent: Present.

Francis M. Slaton Priv, New Co. C, 9 Reg't Tennessee Cavalry. Appears on Company Muster Roll for Mar & Apr, 1865. Present or absent: Present.

Francis M. Slaton Priv, New Co. C, 9 Reg't Tennessee Cavalry. Appears on Company Muster Roll for May & Jun, 1865. Present or absent: Present.

Francis M. Slaten Priv, Co. C, 9 Reg't Tennessee Cavalry. Appears on M. and D. Roll of Men Transferred from the organization named above to by consolidation. Roll dated March 24, 1865. When enlisted June 12, 1865. Period for which enlisted 2 years. When mustered in Aug. 15, 1863.

Francis M. Slaten Pvt New Co. C., 9 Reg't Tenn. Cav. Age 21 years. Appears on Co. Muster-out Roll, dated Knoxville, Tenn., Sept 11, 1865, Muster-out to date Sept. 11, 1865, Last paid to June 30, 1864.

Francis Marion (Frank) Slaton and Mary Anne Moore were married on 16 January 1870 in Jefferson County, Tennessee.15 p.340 Francis M. Slayton to Mary A. Moore 16 Jan 1870 William French J.P., 14 Jan 1870 Thomas Hart bondsman. Thomas Hart was Frank Slaton's first cousin. Mary Anne Moore2,4,25, daughter of John Chaney Moore and Amanda Melseany Miller, was born on 2 October 1852 in Jefferson County, Tennessee. She appeared in the census in 1880 in Jefferson County, Tennessee. M. 25 wife w f keeping house NC NC NC She appeared in the census in 1900 in Jefferson County, Tennessee. Mary A. 47 wife f m30 w Oct 1852 TN TN TN 12 children, 10 living.

Mary appeared in the census in 1910 in Jefferson County, Tennessee. Mary A. 58 wife f m1-42 w TN TN TN 12 children, 2 living.

She appeared in the census in 1920 in Jefferson County, Tennessee. Slaton Mary 67 motherL f w w TN TN TN can R/W, enumerated in the household of her son-in-law John Franklin Cox. She died on 4 December 1922 at the age of 70. Mary was buried about 6 December 1922 at Shady Grove Cemetery in Jefferson County, Tennessee.

Francis Marion (Frank) Slaton and Mary Anne Moore had the following children:

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Rebeca Slaton.

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Amanda Melzina (Mandy) Slaton.

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Sarah Frances (Sallie) Slaton.

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John Thomas Slaton.

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William Moses (Will) Slaton.

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Martha Paralee (Paralee or Parlee) Slaton.

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Walker Perry (Walk) Slaton.

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Joseph Porter (Port) Slaton.

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Mary Jane Slaton.

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Infant twin #1 Slaton2 was born between 1887 and 1890 in [Jefferson County], Tennessee. He/she died between 1887 and 1890 at the age of 0. The twins were born and died the same day.

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Infant twin #2 Slaton2 was born between 1887 and 1890 in [Jefferson County], Tennessee. He/she died between 1887 and 1890 at the age of 0. The twins were born and died the same day.

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Ann Laura (Laura) Slaton2,3,4 was born on 19 February 1892 in [Jefferson County], Tennessee. She appeared in the census in 1900 in Jefferson County, Tennessee. Ann L. 8 dau f s w Feb 1892 TN NC TN.

She appeared in the census in 1910 in Jefferson County, Tennessee. Laura 17 dau TN NC TN. Ann died on 16 August 1913 at the age of 21. She was buried after 16 August 1913 at Shady Grove Cemetery in Jefferson County, Tennessee.